
Erika W. Smith
Erika W. Smith (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor specializing in astrology and sex and relationships. She was the senior astrology editor at Cosmopolitan from 2020–2024 and has also held staff positions at Refinery29 and Bust magazine. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.
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Latest from Erika W. Smith

Everything You Need to Know About Taurus and Sagittarius Compatibility
These two are ruled by the luckiest planets in the sky.

All About Sagittarius and Pisces Compatibility
Both signs are ruled by Jupiter, the planet of all things extra!


Your Complete Guide to Capricorn and Scorpio Compatibility
These two know how to fight for what they want!

A Complete Guide to Moon Sign Compatibility
It's time to look beyond your Sun sign and see where else you and your partner (or crush or situationship) might align.

Everything to Know About Sagittarius and Aquarius Compatibility
These are two of the most wildly independent zodiac signs.


This Is What the Angel Number 2121 Really Means
You’ve been seeing all those $21.21 receipts for an actual reason.


Your Complete Guide to Libra and Scorpio Compatibility
Does being side by side in the zodiac make them more likely to be a match?


How Lunar Witches Are Celebrating the Artemis II Moon Mission
Everyone has felt the impact of this latest jaunt through the cosmos, but for some witches, this has hit entirely different.